Characterization of a new sub-cellular compartment involved in the production of biologically active Hedgehog, a molecule necessary for stem cell homeostasis

Characterization of a new sub-cellular compartment involved in the production of biologically active Hedgehog, a molecule necessary for stem cell homeostasis

TANVI GORE

Nationality

Indian

Year of selection

2011

Institution

Institut des Sciences Biologiques INSB CNRS

Country

France

Risk

Life risks

Type of support

Ph.D

Granted amount

120 000 €

Duration

3 years

Sonic cure for cancer

In industrialized countries, half of the people diagnosed with cancer are older than 65. Tanvi Gore decided to tackle both cancer and aging at the same time, combining genetics, electron microscopy and live cell imaging.